Task 2, part 2

This week I've added some feeds to Google Reader and have read thru the webct info - lots of useful stuff about what you can do in the Reader tool. Naturally you can do just about everything - seems this is the way with all new technology. (Does that make me sound old!?) I've just seen, it even selects other sites for you based on what you've already registered!

It feels good learning all this new stuff. If i was telling someone about starting a blog, I'd recommend they have a theme, as the blogs i've seen with themes are better than random postings about nothing. I mean, you could have an online diary where you just say what you're thinking/doing, but if it was centred round something, people interested in that theme might read it regularly http://thesecretlifeofamanicdepressive.wordpress.com/

Does it matter if no one reads it, or is it the blogging itself that is important?

I think it works better if you post regularly (some blogs look interesting and then you see the last post was months ago and it feels out of date). And you're more likely to post regularly if you're reporting on the progress of something like a project (I saw one on the construction of some building, it was boring but hey. Can't find the original but here is another: http://3a-construction.blogspot.com/).

Plus you want a clear layout, not too many patterns, and some photos! (to be added, to enhance this blog!) But not ALL photos! http://thecrazyneoprintgal.blogspot.com/2008_05_01_archive.html

I was really into the Alice theme at the weekend - realised that the dress I wore to a wedding looked a bit like hers (cept in red n white, not blue - should post a photo really haha)!